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SAT math's big SECRET
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Reader! Want to know the big secret of SAT math? This is a piece of information that the SAT writers do not openly disseminate. Ready for it? Here it comes.... ⬇️ SAT MATH REALLY TESTS READING ! Boom! There you have it. To corroborate my claim, here is the very last question from the hard math module of an official practice test. (The math section claims to go in order from easiest to toughest, so the SAT is acting like this is one of the hardest questions on the test.) Did you set up two fractions? Did you cross multiply? Did you answer C, 3,864!? ❌ If so, like many others, you fell for the trap. So many people get this wrong. The answer is B, 1,304. If this seems surprising, read the question again. The point: when you get to the math portion of the SAT, remember to continue to implement your reading strategies! Do not circumvent the text and go straight to the equations. You are still deeply ingrained in a reading test! Now, here is our vocab for the week. Try to use these today at the dinner table! - Circumvent - To avoid or go around something, usually a rule or obstacle. When the pirate couldn’t go through the storm, he decided to circumvent it by sailing around the dangerous waves instead. - Corroborate - To confirm or support something with evidence or facts. The detective found a fingerprint at the scene, which helped corroborate the witness’s story about the suspect. - Disseminate - To spread or distribute information widely. The school principal used a newsletter to disseminate important news about the upcoming field trip to all the parents. - Implement - To put a plan or decision into action. The chef decided to implement a new recipe for spaghetti, adding extra garlic to make it more flavorful. -Kate PS: Now that you have learned the vocab, try to answer the question: |
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